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Many attendees left feeling rejuvenated, encouraged and creatively stimulated , including photographer Lami Amoky. Amoky believes that the event is pivotal for helping bridge the gap between African-American professionals, creators, and entrepreneurs, adding that it encourages the community to build our own opportunities as well. “The thing I enjoyed most was the amazing opportunity to […]
2023 International Black Writers Festival promotional flier. Photo Courtesy of the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center at Howard University. The International Black Writers Festival is scheduled to take place at Howard University’s Founders Library from Sept. 27-29. The conference is being convened by the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center and the Center For Journalism and Democracy at Howard. This year’s
BY SHELBY STEWART Zora Neale Hurston, a prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance, served as both an author and anthropologist. Within the confines of her New York apartment, she established a nurturing haven for artists and writers, affectionately known as her salon. Similarly, Georgia Douglas Johnson hosted literary gatherings in her home, known as “Saturday Nighters.” Though Douglas […]
Preet Mandavia Zora Neale Hurston, a prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance, served as both an author and anthropologist. Within the confines of her New York apartment, she established a nurturing haven for artists and writers, affectionately known as her salon. Similarly, Georgia Douglas Johnson hosted literary gatherings in her home, known as “Saturday Nighters.” […]
“I think [gal-dem’s closure] is sad. I think representation isn’t just seeing yourself in spaces — which if people haven’t noticed, is the new lazy tactic for diversity. ‘Look [here’s] a brown person —so we’ve done the thing now!’ Erm no, Mandy, Karen, Paul and Kent, we haven’t,” said Kevin Morosky, founder and chief creative […]
Throughout history, many creative minds of the Black diaspora exchanged ideas and helped shape the world’s culture. Resistance movements were soundtracked and visually represented by artists, writers, poets, filmmakers, photographers, and musicians. As a result, Black art was used to illustrate societal issues, politics, and motivation, and to express hope and solidarity — as well […]
Manchester’s new cultural space Factory International is teaming up with Apple and fellow arts venues in London and Birmingham to “address the systemic barriers Black creatives face in the arts and creative industries.” In partnership with Apple, The Southbank Centre, Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) and Birmingham City University’s STEAMhouse, Factory International today announced new talent […]
Taji Burris tells us Maryland’s Black creatives to watch for in 2023 – CBS Baltimore Watch CBS News As we say goodbye to 2022 and prepare to usher in a new year, reporter Taji Burris has compiled a list of Maryland’s Black creatives across music, TV and film that could have a breakout year in […]
Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson Frankie Mark/Motorola razr He comes from a long career in film & television. She is consistently making her own waves in Hollywood today. Together, husband & wife team Joshua Jackson and
Macy’s celebrates Black creatives with the return of Icons of Style, a collaboration with Black visionaries to help move the fashion world forward. (Photo: Business Wire) GooGoo Atkins, Areeayl Goodwin, Matthew Harris, Jerome LaMaar, Ade Samuel and Stella & Blaise Bennett to design limited-edition seasonal collections throughout 2022 Macy’s continues to engage, increase, […]